WORKING AT HEIGHT RISK ASSESSMENT

Date: Description of Work:

Location:

Heights Considerations: Yes No Yes No

Can you work from the ground or a solid construction Can you work in restraint
Can you work from scaffolding, EWP, mobile scaffolding Can you work in limited freefall if not in restraint
Are there inspected anchor points Are you working in fall arrest – do you have approval?
Is there a horizontal static line in place Are the staff competent and current to work at heights
Working at Height
Hazard Considerations Yes No Hazard Considerations Yes No
Condition of the work surface – slippery, brittle, uneven Working near an open edge – potential fall distance
Weather conditions – wind, rain & heat Angle of roof
Number of workers on the job Anchorage points – 15kn one person 21kn two persons – tagged & current
Access area - Vehicle or Pedestrian Isolation Skylights or brittle roof areas
Near power lines Falling objects
Changing surfaces during work
Manual Handling

Potential Hazard Description/Comment Control Review

Weather – wind, rain or heat
Height of work – Potential Fall Distance Fall arrest 6.7m minimum
Hazardous substances Remove, isolate, appropriate PPE
Electrical wires Distance – up to 132,000v 3m 132,000v – 330,000v 6m over 330,000v 8m
Condition/Angle of roof Over 30 degrees must be on line
Fragile roofing materials Walkways
Ladders 4:1 angle, secure top & bottom, 3 points of contact
Ladder anchorage Top and bottom
Fall area obstacles Remove if possible
Vehicle/Pedestrian Traffic Barricades & signage
Uneven, slippery or unstable walkways Walkways?
Sun protection Hat, long sleeves & sun screen

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Potential Hazard Description/Comment Control Review

Harmful noise Hearing protection

Scaffolding - Tagged Inspection by qualified scaffolder

- Access via inbuilt ladders
- No portable ladders
- Stable & complete
Suspension trauma Toxic shock straps
Lanyard length Use a rope grab
Hand tools Use tool lanyard
Anchor Point rating 15kn 1 person 21kn 2 people
Anchor Point condition No damage, tagged last 12 months
Inadequate anchor points Temporary anchors
Structure suitable for anchor sling Check rating

First Aid and emergency procedures

Other
Working in Fall Arrest Rescue Plan Rehearsed
Training & Competency of workers In date Last two years

CONSEQUENCE Likelihood Consequence

1 2 3 4 5
A H H H M M A. Common Occurrence 1. Fatality or very serious injury
B H H M M M B. Less common but has occurred 2. Serious injury or illness
Likelihood

C H H M M L C. May occur but rare 3. Moderate injury or illness

D H M M L L D. Not likely to occur 4. Minor injury or illness
E M M L L L E. Virtually impossible 5. No lost time

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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Emergency Contact Information Number Key People Number

Ambulance Fire or Police 000
Main Gate or Security
Number of qualified persons required for rescue
not including standby person.
Emergency Rescue Plan – rehearsed prior to commencement of work

 Communicate with victim

 Maintain Circulation – toxic shock straps/leg movement/portable ladder
 Continuously monitor victim for consciousness
 Call Emergency Services
 Activate Emergency Rescue Plan
 When recovering victim, be aware of suspension trauma
 ABC – CPR as required
 First Aid

PPE allocated for RESCUE – onsite, setup ready to go prior to work commencing Competent Risk Assessing Officer

GOTCHA Rescue Kit Use of EWP

Pole Top Rescue Kit Use of Man Cage
Name Signature Date
Stretcher Anchor Points
Catch nets Temporary Anchors
First Aid Kit Karabiners
Harnesses Gloves
Recovery lines Access Equipment

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